Currency.com leverages the technology of Capital.com, its sister platform regulated by the FCA and CySEC. Capital.com is a fintech startup with an AI-enabled trading platform available on the web and on mobile, which works to detect clients’ trading biases and recommends personalized content to help them trade smarter. The startup is backed to the tune of $25 million by VP Capital, the vehicle of London-based investor Viktor Prokopenya, and Larnabel Ventures.

The exchange says it has 1,000 tokenized securities on offer to investors worldwide (with the exclusion of those in the U.S. and on the Financial Action Task Force’s blacklist of high-risk nations). Its U.K. Financial Conduct Authority and Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission-regulated sister firm Capital.com provides the underlying technology of the platform.

Capital.com, a broker which launched in 2017, has used its machine learning offering as an underpinning to almost all of its marketing efforts. That technology is, according to the firm, being used to monitor traders’ behavior. The firm has seen a steady decline in its number of losing clients since January when it introduced eQ, a system which, using artificial intelligence, can analyze traders’ behavior and give them pointers on where to improve.

U.K. ILO unemployment was slightly better than expected, coming in at 3.9% for February versus analyst consensus of 4%. The pound was broadly unfazed, however, as it has been in recent weeks by Brexit news.
David Jones, chief market strategist at Capital.com, writes: “Like many of us, it does seem to have got bored with the various Brexit developments..."

We hear about the advantages of artificial intelligence all the time, but can it work for traders’ advantage as well? It’s a great concept, but how can AI be implemented practically? The Armchair Trader’s Editor, Stuart Fieldhouse talks to Ivan Gowan, CEO of Capital.com about the business and his thoughts on the future of the industry.

In December 2017, President Lukashenko signed a decree, which came into force three months later.
The decree marked a turning point in the evolution of the tech sector of the former Soviet republic with its 9.4 million citizens.
One of the main changes the decree brought is to grant foreign employees six-month visa-free entry into Belarus, which people like the London-based CEO of Currency.com and Capital.com, Ivan Gowan, find helpful.

David Jones, chief market strategist at Capital.com, said in weekly commentary that the ongoing fear of a sell-off is a sign that the bull market remains intact and that the S&P 500’s momentum should continue.
“There has been very little in the way of meaningful corrections as stock markets have bounced back in 2019. It’s often said that “bull markets climb a wall of worry” – plenty of investors may have been expecting at least some sort of sell-off but for now the upwards momentum remains very much in place.”

Ying is a fintech expert and an inspiration for women in finance. She is currently Head of Trading at Capital.com, a fintech start-up that harnesses the latest advancements in machine learning and AI to provide the ultimate trading experience.

DAVID JONES, CHIEF MARKET STRATEGIST WITH CAPITAL.COM, PROVIDES LIVE MARKET UPDATES DAILY ON THE CAPITAL.COM YOUTUBE CHANNEL. HERE, HE WONDERS IF THE POUND CAN STAGE A COMEBACK. There’s a well-known quote when it comes to forecasting financial markets: ‘Avoid predictions — particularly those involving the future’. This is most apt at the moment when it comes to the fortunes of the British pound and the euro.

New research suggests that artificial intelligence (AI) can make FX traders better than natural intelligence allows. By collecting large amounts of data and analyzing and mapping it in real time, AI is providing a heuristic function, helping traders to avoid repeating past mistakes. To demonstrate how this can work, trading platform Capital.com analyzed all clients who opened more than 10 trades between May and August 2018. The firm found that, on average, unsuccessful traders held losing positions for 4.7 times longer than did profitable traders.

The UK stock market has started 2019 as nervously as it ended the previous year. In early trade it was down over 100 points – it has since recovered some of those losses. But stock markets go into the New Year still vulnerable to sell-offs.
There were some impressive one-day gains by US indices in December – but this does little to change the tone set in the last quarter of 2018.

At the end of 2018, the planet hadn’t transformed into an I-Robot-esque dystopian future. Nonetheless, we are starting to see artificial intelligence filter its way into to the retail brokerage industry.
Most notable in this regard has been Capital.com. Since launching in 2017, the broker has made its artificial intelligence-based education system a focal point for attracting new clients.
The system works by examining a client’s trading patterns. It can then identify biases and problematic behavior and tell the client how to prevent any poor trading decisions that may follow as a result of them.

With City traders are now scrambling to the shops, the bar, or the pile of unfinished wrapping, it’s time to, err, wrap up here too. As David Jones, Chief Market Strategist at Capital.com, put it: "As stock markets wind down for Christmas there is only one thing that we can be sure of - there was no Santa Rally..."

Broker Capital.com has launched two new indices on its trading platform to help traders to navigate the market volatility being created by Brexit. Called the Brexit High 50 and Brexit Low 50 they chart the impact – or lack of it – on UK businesses.

Since its launch, Capital.com has emphasized that the company is focusing on developing an AI assistant to traders. The firm has been developing machine learning techniques to optimize the experience of its clients.
The company’s CEO, Ivan Gowan, shared with Finance Magnates some insights on trading behavior and on the demonstrated potential of AI-assisted trading.

David Jones, chief market strategist at trading platform Capital.com, says the crypto boom attracted many new entrants to trading, but many of them will have learnt a harsh lesson about market psychology.

Another football club is joining hands with the retail trading industry. This time it’s Valencia CF. Retail broker Capital.com announced on Friday that they would be sponsoring the Spanish team until the end of the current season.

Over the summer I met Ivan Gowan, the new CEO of Capital.com at their UK offices. From our chat, what’s particularly noticeable is that Capital.com is an app first, tech first, trader first type of broker.

Capital.com has today announced that it has received approval from the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and is now regulated under the FCA’s strict code of practice and ethics for firms offering financial services.

Capital.com has brought in IronFX’s former head of sales Anet Azrielant to assume the same role with the CySEC-regulated broker, based out of its office in Cyprus. Azrielant brings more than 20 years of FX industry experience coupled with a deep understanding of the retail client segment.

Capital.com chief market strategist David Jones told City A.M. that while the initial share price fall on Amazon’s results seemed harsh, “the reaction is much more to do with broader market volatility over the last few weeks than anything else”.

As a business we have focused much of our development on our mobile app, which has been immensely successful and is how approximately 90% of our users engage with our platform. However, we believe that it is crucial that our web platform reflects the cutting-edge design of our app, to ensure users can cross over easily between platforms, ...

Prior to joining Capital.com, Ying Panagiotou served as the Executive Director and Head of Operations at the Saxo Capital Markets CY, the MT4 business arm of Saxo Bank, the leading Danish multi-asset online investment bank.
Currently Ying is the Head of Trading in Capital.com, a fintech start-up that harnesses the latest advancements in machine learning and AI to provide the ultimate trading experience.

INVESTMENT EXTRA: On Monday Royal Mail postmen can cash in shares handed to them in 2013... so should they?

David Jones, chief market strategist at online trading platform Capital, says: 'If you're a postie, it's a simple choice between buy or sell, although you may well regret you didn't have the option to sell five months ago when the shares were worth 80 per cent more.'

As the company works to convert novice investors into successful investors, it recognises its responsibility to protect its users throughout their trading experience. Capital.com is a strong advocate of consumer protections with a responsible and ethical stance towards positive client outcomes.

New temporary measures agreed by ESMA should be the foundation to improve reputation of CFD market, say Capital.com

Following the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) statement on temporary product intervention measures placed on CFD trading, Fintech company Capital.com has broadly welcomed the changes, stating that the work of regulators is essential to create a level playing field between CFD providers and to protect consumers from unsustainable risks.

According to Chief Market Strategist at Capital.com, David Jones, the response of investors has been cautious. “...the memories of the far reaching effects of the Greek crisis have not been forgotten.Do not be surprised if we see cautious trading and further US dollar strength…”.

Business Live: Almost $40bn wiped off cryptocurrency market as Bitcoin rout intensifies

The cryptocurrency market is "prone to panics" and this week's plunge serves as a reminder that Bitcoin and digital currencies are still one of the most "volatile and fickle assets out here", David Jones at Capital.com warned.

...In total, nearly $40bn was knocked off the value of digital currencies over Wednesday and Thursday, the Telegraph reported.
David Jones, chief market strategist at fintech trading platform Capital.com, commented: "Investors in cryptocurrency have not had the best of years in 2018 - and once again have seen sharp falls over the past couple of days with the likes of bitcoin and ripple down by more than 10 per cent since Tuesday.

These are the countries most at risk if Turkey's lira crash spirals into a debt crisis

David Jones, chief market strategist at Capital.com, said in an email: "Given that the memories of the far-reaching effects of the Greek crisis have not been forgotten, do not be surprised if we see cautious trading and further US dollar strength in the days ahead...

Ask the Expert: How can women exceed in fintech, often a male-dominated industry?

This week’s Ask the Expert is answered by Ying Panagiotou, head of trading at Capital.com, a fintech start-up that harnesses the latest advancements in machine learning and AI to provide the ultimate trading experience.

The price of oil and its impact on the global economy – comment from David Jones, Chief Market Strategist, Capital.com

In the last quarter of 2017, the market that was a major focus of attention was the price of Bitcoin. But almost by stealth, a more traditional market was making impressive gains – although admittedly not on the scale of the crypto-currencies. This was the oil price – it traded as low as $42 a barrel in June 2017 but ended the year almost 50% higher.

On the first of July, Capital.com launches its trading platform in Sweden. The platform, which provides trading in stocks, currencies, commodities and crypto currencies, will compete with players like CMC Markets and IG Markets.

Analysts said bitcoin volatility was fading, after the price increased threefold between mid-November and mid-December. David Jones, the chief market strategist at trading platform Capital.com, said this was driven by increased publicity as bitcoin went from being a niche IT interest to becoming mainstream, but added that the hype has now gone.

Capital.com launches new educational app in next step in its commitment to responsible trading

Fintech company Capital.com has reaffirmed its commitment to responsible trading by launching a new educational app to help people understand trading and improve risk management.
The launch follows increasing examination and regulation on CFD trading platforms from both ESMA and the FCA – measures that Capital.com has openly welcomed.

New Capital.com CEO Ivan Gowan: We Currently Have 17,000 Daily Active Users

Finance Magnates has exclusively spoken with the new CEO of Capital.com about the latest industry developments. Capital.com has been one of the most significant investments into a new brand in recent years, with the company starting with a $25 million investment. The firm has chosen a unique approach focused on mobile and an AI-powered trading assistant.

LeapRate Exclusive… LeapRate has learned that recently-launched CySEC licensed Retail FX and CFDs broker Capital.com has hired longtime IG Group Holdings plc (LON:IGG) executive Ivan Gowan (pictured above) as its new CEO. Mr. Gowan will be based in London, and also heads up the company’s UK office.

So, here it is: the Europe Start-up 100. After noting the hottest start-ups to watch in fintech, enterprise/SaaS, IoT/hardware, health/medtech and consumer mobile/e-commerce, respectively, we now present the top 100 in one list.

One of the newer players in the forex and CFDs broker market, fintech startup Capital.com, has added a distinguishing feature to its trading platform. The firm has been preparing a trader assistant that extends to clients smart advice based on their behaviour.

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Capital.com has developed a mobile trading app that uses AI to allow customers to invest in various financial instruments as well as access educational materials.

Fintech company Capital.com believes that artificial intelligence can help people make better investment decisions. In spite of the considerable funds that are at stake, trading is one of many domains of human activity to be affected by cognitive biases.

Two major investors from Russia and Belarus have just invested $25 million in Capital.com, a trading app that is similar to Robinhood in the US or Trading212 in Europe — but with a specific AI-powered function that provides users with tailored content based on behavioral analysis.

LeapRate has learned that the latest recipient of a CySEC CIF license is a company called Capital Com SV Investments Ltd, which is set to launch its business using the Capital.com domain. The Capital.com CIF license was received and activated as of last week, April 7, 2017.

Capital Com (UK) Limited is registered in England and Wales with company registration number 10506220. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), under register number 793714.

Capital Com SV Investments Limited is a Cyprus Registered Company with Company Registration Number HE 354252. Authorised and regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), under license number 319/17.

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